You may have already come across this if you’ve been asked to write a recommendation letter for someone else. A younger colleague, a graduate or a family member may ask you to write a ...

But as defenders of recommendation letters maintain, all application materials—including CVs, writing samples, cover letters, teaching philosophy statements and so on—are flawed and biased in one way ...

Guidelines for Letters of Recommendation and Support External Letters What should the relationship be between the external letter writers and the applicant? This question allows for some gray area.

Letters of recommendation from your colleagues describe your professional traits and qualifications for a position. A glowing recommendation from the right person can cement a job offer.

I am writing this letter for the purpose of recommending Jason Fitger for a residency at your esteemed Colony. I concede that Fitger is an unconventional candidate for MacDowell’s renowned ...

Request letters of recommendation at least a month in advance of the deadline, preferably 2-3 months in advance. You can send a reminder to the letter writer closer to the deadline. Be professional in ...

With a few crafty steps, you can write an effective recommendation that will reflect well on both you and the person you’re supporting. $3,500 iPhone possible? What to know 📋 How to talk ...

When advancing in your professional career or furthering your education, you may encounter requests for a letter of recommendation. This letter is written on your behalf from a previous colleague ...

As my colleague at Trinity College, Angel Perez points out, our current system of evaluating applications was created almost 100 years ago, and little has changed since then As a young admissions ...